Event support - Department of Bacteriology

Job no: 509298
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
School/Unit: Bacteriology
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants, Honoring Context and Culture

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Department Overview:

The Department of Bacteriology faculty, staff, and students have created a vibrant place to learn, teach, and conduct research ,a place rich in opportunity, ideas, creativity, and resources, and a place where people can flourish and discover their own potential. Because we engage people with widely differing backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and styles, we achieve excellence through diversity.

Anticipated Start Date:

August 29, 2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

The ideal candidate will be available to work every Thursday afternoon in the semester, from 3:00-4:30 to manage set-up for our weekly seminar receptions. Other hours for the week can be scheduled around classes as needed, but within normal workday hours of 8:00 - 4:30.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $16.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Organized and detail-oriented
Maintain confidentiality of records and information
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Proficient with computer software applications such as Word & Excel, Zoom, Google, and Microsoft Suites
Knowledge of basic office equipment
Must be able to positively interact with a variety of diverse people including faculty, staff, and students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with standard office equipment
Basic Microsoft Office skills are required
Friendly and interested in finding tasks to stay busy
Strength in paying attention to detail

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Department of Bacteriology is seeking student to assist with various administrative tasks and projects. The person in this position assists with business operations related to accounting, event management, human resources. Tasks could include ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies, reconciling expenses and other basic accounting support, as well as setting up receptions for weekly seminars. You will also be conducting other basic office tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, and running errands. Student will work with department staff on miscellaneous projects, including outreach and event planning as needed.

Physical Demands:

Some lifting related to office organizing (files, office equipment, etc.)

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

 
 

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